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Prevention of interturn short circuit

Prevention of interturn short circuit

Interturn short circuit is a common cause of engine combustion. But it can be prevented. Let's look at prevention of interturn short circuit.

Why a short circuit occurs

An interturn short circuit is a breakdown of the insulation between adjacent turns of the winding. The main reasons are overheating, insulation aging, overvoltage and vibration.

Preventive measures

  1. Overheat control. Clean ventilation, overload protection - overheating is the main enemy of insulation.
  2. Overvoltage protection. Power surges damage interturn insulation.
  3. Quality impregnation. During rewinding good impregnation protects the turns from chafing.
  4. Reduction of vibration. Balancing and alignment.
  5. Regular diagnostics. Early detection of reduced insulation.

How to detect early stage

MethodWhat it shows
Measurement of phase resistanceDistortion during an incipient short circuit
Thermal imagerLocal overheating
Measurement of current phasesAsymmetry

Early detection allows you to plan repairs before sudden combustion. Regular diagnosis is the best prevention. Proper operation without overheating extends the life of the winding for years.

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